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Florida A&M University (FAMU) President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., will be joined by presidents from Howard University, Spelman College and South Carolina State University (SCSU) for the University’s annual Black History Month Town Hall. [Read more…] about FAMU Hosts Howard, Spelman and SCSU Presidents For Black History Month Virtual Town Hall
First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that the theme for Black History Month in February will be “Community Champions – Celebrating the Contributions of African Americans in Florida’s Communities” and released information regarding the student art and essay contests and Excellence in Education awards. [Read more…] about First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces 2021 Black History Month Theme and Student Contests
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Researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering have discovered a new technique that uses microwave technology to synthesize fertilizer for agriculture production. [Read more…] about FAMU-FSU COE Researchers: New microwave technique helps fertilizer work better, more environmentally friendly
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) has awarded Jesus Gonzalez with the 2020 Juvenile Justice Teacher of the Year Award. [Read more…] about The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Honors Juvenile Justice Teacher of the Year
Despite facing unique challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Ron DeSantis’ commitment to education has not wavered. [Read more…] about Governor DeSantis’ Florida Leads Proposed Budget Continues Historic Investments in Florida Students
Florida A&M University (FAMU) alumna Marcy Muldrow Sanders, DrPH, has been named National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) program director for her alma mater and the Florida State University System (SUS), in an initiative designed to expose faculty and students to civilian research and entrepreneurship opportunities with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). [Read more…] about Muldrow Sanders named FAMU program director for National Security Innovation Network
University of Tampa first-year student Shirah Benarde and her brother Michael Benarde, a graduate student at Florida State University, are scheduled to pitch their drink-spiking prevention scrunchie, NightCap, on ABC’s “Shark Tank” on Friday, Feb. 5, at 8 p.m. EST. [Read more…] about UT Entrepreneurship Student to be Featured on ABC’s “Shark Tank” on Feb. 5
Florida A&M University (FAMU) President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., in his annual State of the University address Thursday, lauded the efforts of students, faculty, staff and administrators in helping the state’s only public Historically Black College or University (HBCU) navigate through one of the most difficult years in the institution’s history. [Read more…] about FAMU President Robinson ‘Optimistic About the Future’ In State Of The University Address
Florida A&M University (FAMU) Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative (MMERI) will host its fifth episode of Conversations on Cannabis with a virtual forum at noon Thursday, January 28. [Read more…] about FAMU MMERI To Host Episode 5 Virtual Forum
Florida A&M University (FAMU) Marching “100” will perform in the “We Are One” Presidential Inaugural Event 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. [Read more…] about FAMU Marching ”100” To Participate in “We Are One” Presidential Inaugural Event
